Tag: edo
Edo joins national push to immunise 2.2m children against measles, rubella
He revealed that no fewer than 102.5 million children are expected to be vaccinated in Nigeria alone and called on…
Capital projects take 68% as Okpebholo presents ₦940bn budget
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, assured the governor that the lawmakers would give the budget…
TikToker lands in Police trouble after faking kidnap to gain online fame
He urged residents to continue their daily activities without fear and warned that anyone spreading false security messages would face…
Edo partners with FG to lift 54,000 women economically
In her remarks, ADAWA President, Hajiya Zuliat Bello-Osagie, congratulated Mrs. Abdallah on her appointment and praised her commitment to women’s…
Six people killed as cult war resumes in Edo after two-month peace
One victim, George, who was a mechanic, was shot dead in front of his workshop on Oza Street on Monday…
NDLEA seizes N777m worth of illicit drugs in Edo
“We have a responsibility under the law to protect every citizen through comprehensive drug supply control and prevention interventions,” the…
NDLEA arrests 2 young ladies with over 108kg Skunk, Loud, Colorado, Meth in Edo
seizure made on Thursday 5th June 2025 was based on credible intelligence received ahead of the arrival of the consignment…
No democratically elected PDP LG chairman has defected to APC in Edo – PDP
“What happened in the festival hall of the Edo State Government House, can at best, be described as content creation…
Edo police command trains personnel on combat operations
holding high professional standards devoid of harassment, intimidation and extortion," the statement said. Meanwhile, the Command has reassured all indigenes…
Strike grounds economic activities in Edo
"We are in solidarity with the Edo state government but this is a national directive from the national and we…
297 prospective pilgrims to perform Hajj in Edo
According to Sheik Oyarekhua, the Board has made adequate preparations in term of accomodations, feeding, transportation and other logistics needed…
Shaibu: CRPP knocks Obaseki, Edo Assembly over impeachment proceeding
CRPP in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its Dr. Samson Isibor, noted that despite interventions of well-meaning Nigerians, including…
My loyalty to Obaseki remains absolute, says Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has reiterated his commitment to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Obaseki had recently accused…
Obaseki: Why we can’t host international sporting events
When completed, the 170-room Edo Radisson Hotel will be part of the government's programmes to raise tourism receipts, drive economic…
Edo to reopen Dagbala gold site to licensed miners
The state government had finalized plans to establish a solid mineral exploration company as a means of increasing revenue for…
Kidnapper killed, 3 cultists arrested in Edo
Iwegbu said in its continuous efforts to stem the tide of heinous crimes and criminality in the state, the command…
Edo Assembly passes Local Government, EDSIEC amendment bills
The Edo House of Assembly has passed the Edo State Local Government Electoral Bill and Edo State Independent Electoral Commission…
Anger over compulsory COVID-19 vaccination in Edo
Edo government carried out its threat on Sept. 13 to stop civil servants and other citizens without proof of vaccination…
Betsy Obaseki unveils logo for BOWFT 2021
Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki has unveiled the Logo of Besty Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) 2021.
Obaseki says security situation in Edo, relatively calm
Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Phillip Ogbadu also said that the security situation in July was very calm.
Obaseki inaugurates Edo BEST 2.0 programme
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Monday inaugurated the “Edo BEST 2.0” programme, aimed at capturing all secondary schools and tertiary institutions…
Edo govt reads riot act to property developers
The Edo State Government has warned property developers erecting buildings without approval from relevant regulatory authorities to either discontinue or…
4,250 Edo residents trained to boost food security
No fewer than 4,250 youths and women in Edo state have commenced a six-day training on agribusiness to boost food…
Edo vigilante operatives to train at Police academy
Arrangements are in top gear for operatives of the Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network, to undergo training at the…
Obaseki assures of better, brighter future
Governor Godwin Obaseki has attributed increased economic activities in the state to its strategic location and the resilience of its…
26 trafficked women, children rescued in Edo
No fewer than 26 women and children believed to be victims of human trafficking have been rescued by operatives of…
Nosa Okoro arraigned for fuel theft in Edo
The police on Wednesday arraigned one Nosa Okoro, 34, before an Ogbeson Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benin for allegedly stealing…
Group sensitizes Edo youths on drug abuse prevention
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World, in collaboration with Gift A Child Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) on Wednesday held…
Gunmen shoot dead middle-aged man in Edo
A yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man, was at the weekend shot dead in Benin, Edo state capital, by gunmen suspected to be…
We’re winning war against COVID-19 pandemic – Edo govt
Edo state government has declared that it is gradually winning the war against the second wave of the Coronavirus (Covid-19)…